YWCA of Kaua'i

What YWCA of Kaua'i does

YWCA of Kaua'i is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1921 and headquartered in Līhuʻe, Hawaii, operating as the only comprehensive provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services in the County of Kaua'i. The organization runs a full continuum of care including a 24/7 crisis hotline and web chat, an emergency family violence shelter, crisis intervention with lethality assessments, clinical therapy and support groups, offender services, and transitional bridge housing through the Wiwo'ole (Courage) Bridge Housing Program. It also delivers free K-12 prevention education aligned with Hawaii Health Education Standards, the Ho'omana I Ka Lāhui program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, LGBTQ+ services, reproductive justice resources, multilingual support in six languages, the financial-empowerment YWCA University, and youth scholarships.

The underlying service architecture is a human-delivered, trauma-informed, culturally-responsive model rather than a technology platform; proprietary elements are domain-specific (Hawaii-aligned prevention curricula, the Housing First bridge housing methodology, and culturally-immersive Hawaiian-language programming). Auxiliary assets include Camp Sloggett, a rustic retreat facility in Kokeʻe State Park operated as a revenue-generating community venue, and a network affiliation with YWCA USA's 200+ local associations.

The business model is donor-funded: core survivor services (hotline, shelter, crisis, therapy, prevention education) are provided at no charge, with revenue drawn from individual donations, recurring monthly gifts, planned giving/estate gifts, foundation and government grants (notably a $1.5M Chan Zuckerberg Kaua'i Community Fund grant for the Wiwo'ole Project), special-event fundraising (annual Sandy G Golf Tournament, Nā Wāhine Alakaʻi Women's Leadership Awards Dinner, Kaua'i Pride Parade sponsorship), and modest facility rentals from Camp Sloggett ($80–$900/night). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct service access points, school partnerships, earned media, and event engagement rather than paid acquisition.

Name

YWCA of Kaua'i

Legal name

YWCA of Kaua'i

Website

https://ywcakauai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Short description

YWCA of Kaua'i is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the only comprehensive provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services on Kaua'i, operating a 24/7 hotline, shelter, crisis intervention, clinical therapy, transitional housing, K-12 prevention education, and culturally-specific programs for Native Hawaiian and LGBTQ+ survivors, funded by donations, grants, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault services
• Crisis intervention
• Transitional housing
• Prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Līhuʻe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts monetary donations through online platforms, monthly recurring gifts, and mailing checks. Donations directly support domestic violence and sexual assault programs, shelter operations, prevention education, and housing initiatives.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: YWCA Kaua'i receives grant funding from various foundations and government sources. Notable grants include $1.5 million from the Chan Zuckerberg Kaua'i Community Fund for the Wiwo'ole Project.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events include the Never Forget Sandy G Golf Tournament, Nā Wāhine Alakaʻi o Kauaʻi Women's Leadership Awards Dinner, Kaua'i Pride Parade sponsorship, and various community fundraising events. Corporate sponsors contribute at various levels.
4. Camp Sloggett Accommodations: The organization operates Camp Sloggett, a rustic retreat facility in Koke'e State Park offering overnight accommodations including cottages, lodge rooms, and group facilities. Nightly rental rates range from $80-$265 depending on accommodation type, with discounts for members, Hawaii residents, and nonprofits.
5. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The organization accepts planned gifts through stocks, bonds, IRA, life insurance, or real estate as part of legacy giving programs to ensure future generations of women and families are served.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA of Kaua'i is a non-profit social services organization that delivers comprehensive crisis, shelter, clinical, transitional housing, prevention, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault on Kaua'i. Its core offerings include a 24/7 confidential hotline, a family violence emergency shelter, crisis intervention and victim advocacy, trauma-informed clinical therapy and support groups, offender treatment programs, K-12 school-based prevention curricula, the Wiwo'ole (Courage) Bridge Housing Program, the Ho'omana I Ka Lāhui Native Hawaiian cultural program, and multilingual resources in six languages. Services are provided free of charge to survivors, funded through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

YWCA of Kaua'i is a non-profit social services organization that operates as a single integrated entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its portfolio spans crisis response services (a 24-hour hotline, family violence shelter, crisis intervention, clinical therapy and support groups, and offender services), prevention education (K–12 school curricula), transitional housing (Wiwo'ole Bridge Housing Program), cultural programming (Ho'omana I Ka Lāhui focused on Native Hawaiian communities), advocacy (racial and social justice, LGBTQ+ services, reproductive justice), community enrichment (Camp Sloggett retreat facility, multilingual resources), financial empowerment (YWCA University), scholarships, and annual fundraising events (Sandy G Golf Tournament, Nā Wāhine Alakaʻi Awards). The organization serves as the primary provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services on Kaua'i.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Sloggett: Family retreat and campground located in Koke'e State Park at Waimea Canyon, offering rustic accommodations including lodge, cottage, and bunkhouse facilities.
• Wiwo'ole (Courage) Bridge Housing Program
• Ho'omana I Ka Lāhui

Products and services

• Offender Services
• 24-Hour Hotline and Web Chat
• Family Violence Shelter
• Crisis Intervention Services
• Clinical Services (Therapy and Support Groups)
• Prevention Education (School-Based Curricula K-12)
• Wiwo'ole (Courage) Bridge Housing Program
• Ho'omana I Ka Lāhui Program
• Camp Sloggett Retreat Facility
• LGBTQ+ Services
• Reproductive Justice Program
• Racial and Social Justice Programs
• YWCA University Financial Empowerment

Quantifiable outcome

• 266 lethality assessments conducted in 2022 through Lethality Assessment Program, with 54% of victims assessed as high risk
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Kaua'i is a local association of the YWCA USA network, dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The network provides shared resources, advocacy platform, national statements on social justice issues, and access to best practices across 200+ local associations.
• Kaua'i Pride ParademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerYWCA Kaua'i is a proud sponsor of the Kaua'i Pride Parade and Festival, supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion on the island.
• Native Hawaiian Language and Culture SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHo'omana I Ka Lāhui program provides prevention education in Hawaiian language and culture immersion schools, empowering keiki with life skills through lessons rooted in Hawaiian values.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YWCA of O'ahu: A Hawaii-based YWCA local association providing DV/SA services, sexual assault support, and women's empowerment programming on O'ahu. Operates the same YWCA USA framework with comparable shelter, hotline, and prevention education services but in a different Hawaiian island market.
• YWCA of Hawaii Island: Hawaii Island's YWCA local association delivering DV/SA services, crisis intervention, and community education. Sister YWCA affiliate under the same national network serving a comparable role in a different Hawaiian county.
• Child and Family Service (Hawaii): Hawaii's largest nonprofit human services organization providing family counseling, domestic violence services, and child welfare programs statewide. Offers overlapping DV/SA support and family services infrastructure comparable to YWCA Kaua'i but at broader scale across multiple islands.
• Parents And Children Together (PACT): Hawaii-based family services nonprofit providing DV shelters, counseling, and youth programs. Operates similar shelter-based services and family-focused programming across the Hawaiian islands, making it a functionally equivalent provider.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The national 24/7 DV hotline and resource hub serving survivors nationwide. Offers overlapping crisis intervention and referral services as YWCA Kaua'i's 24-hour hotline, but at a national scale rather than a single-island focus.
• Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition coordinating DV prevention and intervention efforts across Hawaii. Operates as an umbrella organization supporting local providers like YWCA Kaua'i with advocacy, training, and resource coordination.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest national anti-sexual violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing resources, training, and advocacy. Comparable to YWCA Kaua'i's sexual assault crisis response services but at national scale.

Regional players

• Women Helping Women (Maui): A Maui-based DV/SA service provider operating emergency shelter, crisis line, and prevention education in another Hawaiian island county. Comparable rural island DV service delivery model with similar challenges and grant funding sources.

Others

• Zonta Club of Kaua'i: Local Kaua'i chapter of the international women's rights service organization. Operates as a community partner and donor rather than direct service provider, supporting YWCA Kaua'i's programs through fundraising and advocacy.

Emerging players

• Alternative Housing Options (Hawaii): Hawaii-based transitional and supportive housing programs that overlap with YWCA Kaua'i's Wiwo'ole Bridge Housing initiative. Comparable Housing First and trauma-informed housing models for vulnerable populations in the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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